Beat the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time.

Stir in the pumpkin along with the dry ingredients including flour, cinnamon, mixed spice until combined. Fold in the buttermilk, vanilla extract and pecans.

Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 70 minutes or until skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar and vanilla. Beat until combined. If you wish to make the frosting more thicker, add extra sugar until the desired consistency is met.

Spread frosting over the cake. Sprinkle with pecans.

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